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Africa Day 2024 was celebrated in the Waterford Cultural Quarter at the weekend with a number of free family-friendly events taking place at O'Connell Street in the city centre.
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Hundreds of people enjoyed the festivities on Saturday afternoon including Garda Sarah Heelan and Student Garda Damien Keating - both of Waterford garda Station.
Led by Waterford City and County Council, working with Waterford Integration Services, Everyevent and Waterford Cultural Quarter, a range of activities took place across the afternoon, including two music stages, dance groups, market stalls, children’s activities, petting zoo, food tasting and much more.
"The richness of African cultures and the contribution of people of African descent to Irish life is celebrated," said a garda spokesperson in a post on social media.
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Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland, including Waterford City and County Council, will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events.
For the first time, 2024 saw every local authority in Ireland host events.
PICTURES: Facebook/An Garda Siochana Waterford
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